THE ARMED FORCES

OPTOMETRIC

SOCIETY

A SOCIETY DEVOTED TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF ALL ASPECTS OF OPTOMETRIC CARE WITHIN THE FEDERAL SERVICES, THE RESERVES AND THE NATIONAL GUARD

FOUNDERS

Colonel Billy C. Green, MSC, USA

Colonel Floyd M. Morris, USAF, BSC

Captain Aldo Bartolomei, MSC, USN

Captain Donald E. Still, MSC, USN

H.E. “Tony” Mahlman, DOS

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

904 Vista Grande St
Paso Robles, CA 93446

AFOS

A not-for-profit organization founded in 1970. Its objectives are to advance, improve, and enhance the eye care provided to designated federal services’ health care beneficiaries by optometrists in federal service; to provide a forum for these optometrists; to improve the art and science of the practice of optometry and to elevate the standards of the practice. In 1986 the constitution was amended to allow membership for optometrists working for the Veterans Administration or Federal Civil Service.

MEMBERSHIP

Active members must be serving as an optometry officer on active duty in one of the uniformed services or be a full time employee of the VA or Civil Service as an optometrist. Active members join the AOA through AFOS.

Associate members must be retired from one of the uniformed services, be present or past members of the active or inactive Reserves, present or past members in the National Guard, or have previously served in one of the uniformed services, or who are part-time employees of either the Department of Veteran Affairs or Federal Civil Service.

Student members must be attending a full time course of study at one of the accredited schools or colleges of optometry.

Life members must have been a member for a minimum of ten (10) years, a member in good standing at time of retirement, and be receiving retired pay from the Federal Government as an optometrist. In addition, any member retiring from the Reserves or National Guard with a minimum of twenty (20) years service, that has been a member for a minimum of ten (10) years and a member in good standing at time of retirement may apply for Life membership and will not be required to wait until receiving retired pay at age sixty.

Partial Practice members must be working twenty (20) or fewer hours per week in a federal facility, and cannot be compensated for practicing outside a federal facility. Partial Practice members join the AOA as Partial Practice members.

NEWSLETTER

Mailed quarterly to all members. Reports on areas of concern to Federal Service optometrists. Contains a report from each service chief and provides details of the next AFOS meeting. Serves as a forum for members to voice their opinions on current issues relating to Federal Service optometry.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

AFOS arranges for and conducts two continuing education programs each year.

YOUR VOICE

AFOS is the only organization that speaks on behalf of federal service optometry and ensures that AFOS views and interests are represented in departmental and legislative actions affecting optometry.

PARTICIPATION

For full time members of the federal services, AFOS is considered a state association by the American Optometric Association (AOA). By joining AFOS and AOA, you to join the largest organization serving organized optometry in the country. Members are encouraged to actively participate in AFOS and the AOA; to attend AFOS meetings and functions, the AOA Annual Congress and other optometric meetings. They are encouraged to submit case reports or other items of interest for publication in the newsletter. They are also encouraged to serve on the Executive Council and committees of the Society and to participate in projects developed by AFOS.

AWARDS

ORION

The highest honor the society can bestow is a public tribute in recognition for contributing to the advancement of optometry in the federal services for the good of mankind.

OPTOMETRIST OF THE YEAR

Awarded to an active AFOS and AOA member for significant contributions to the advancement of AFOS and Optometry.

JUNIOR OPTOMETRIST OF THE YEAR

Awarded to an active AFOS and AOA member for significant contributions to the advancement of AFOS and Optometry. Junior nominees must have less than 10 years of service or less than 10 years from the date of graduation from optometry school.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

This governing body is composed of the officers (President, President-elect, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Immediate Past President) and seven members-at-large elected from the membership.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE

Communicates with the Federal Government on matters affecting federal service optometrists and the care they provide.

Maintains liaison with the AOA, the colleges of optometry and all other optometric groups.

Publishes the newsletter, web page, provides services to the members, and maintains membership records.

MEETINGS

The annual meeting is held in conjunction with the Southern Educational Congress of Optometry (SECO) in Atlanta, GA in February/ March.

The Federal Service Optometry (FSO) meeting is held each fall and is hosted by one of the federal services.

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

DUES STRUCTURE:

AFOS

Less than 2 yrs Service……….. $45

Greater than 2 yrs Service……….. $100

Associate…………….. $40

Student…………………$15

Life (Ret.) (1 time pay).. $250

AOA (For 2009 calendar year)

1st full yr after grad….….$73.60

2^nd full yr after grad...….$147.20

3^rd full yr after grad…….$368.00

4^th full yr after grad……$552.00

5^th full yr after grad… ..$736.00

NOTE: AFOS dues are due in full on 1 Jan. AOA dues may be paid in full or quarterly. Quarterly AOA payments of $184.00 are due on 1 Jan, 1 April, 1 July and 1 Oct.
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Make checks payable to AFOS and send all payments to 904 Vista Grande St. Paso Robles CA 93446

Please provide the following contact information:

Name Last, First

Street address

Address (cont.)

City

State

Zip code

Phone

Business address

Address (cont.)

City

State

Zip code

Phone

E-mail

Gender: Male Female

Maiden Name (if applicable)

Send Mail to: Home Business

Date of Birth

Optometry School Attended:

Graduation Date:

Original License Date:

List State(s) License in:

Have you completed a residency? Yes No

Date Entered Full time Federal Service:

Full Time Federal Service (Active Members)

Branch USA USN USAF PHS VA CS

Associate Previous Service

Branch USA USN USAF PHS VA CS

Currently:
Reserve National Guard

Part Time:
VA CS

AOA Member through (state)

Previous or present AOA member?
Yes No

If yes AOA number

Student
(Service Providing Scholarship)

Previous AOA Member
Yes No

If yes, affiliated organization(s) and date(s):

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Name Last, First
Street address
Address (cont.)
City
State
Zip code
Phone
Business address
Address (cont.)
City
State
Zip code
Phone
E-mail
Gender:	Male Female
Maiden Name	(if applicable)
Send Mail to:	Home Business
Date of Birth
Optometry School Attended:
Graduation Date:
Original License Date:
List State(s) License in:
Have you completed a residency?	Yes No
Date Entered Full time Federal Service:
Full Time Federal Service (Active Members)
Branch USA USN USAF PHS VA CS
Associate Previous Service
Branch USA USN USAF PHS VA CS
Currently:	Reserve National Guard
Part Time:	VA CS
AOA Member through (state)
Previous or present AOA member?	Yes No
If yes AOA number
Student (Service Providing Scholarship)

Previous AOA Member	Yes No
If yes, affiliated organization(s) and date(s):